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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.59, 6,162.63 and 2,476.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.59, 6,162.63 and 2,476.35 is: 3,417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.59 : 6,162.63 = 2,476.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.59/6,162.63 = 2,476.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.59x = 6,162.63 × 2,476.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.59x = 15,260,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,828.80/4,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.43

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